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ML18 FSS

2018 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,148 mi
Last recorded63,148 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Ds DS331,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML18 FSS
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 63,148 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 63,148 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 59,151 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 41,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wiper blade starting to split-advise replacement

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 41,676 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wiper blade starting to split-advise replacement

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 28,097 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 28,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 14,857 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 3,352 miles

How Reliable is the Ds DS3?

Based on 289,414 MOT tests across 35,001 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,540
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
35,001
On UK Roads
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ML18 FSS is a 2018 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 31,982 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ds DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 8 years old, this Ds DS3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ML18 FSS registered?

ML18 FSS is a 2018 Ds DS3, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is ML18 FSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML18 FSS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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